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  Blame it on your brain: Salt and hypertension

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • January 23, 2015
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  Excessive salt intake "reprograms" the brain, interfering with a natural safety mechanism that normally prevents the body's arterial blood pressure from rising, researchers have discovered.
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  BPA exposure during pregnancy causes oxidative stress in child, mother

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • January 20, 2015
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  Exposure to the endocrine-disrupting chemical bisphenol A (BPA) during pregnancy can cause oxidative damage that may put the baby at risk of developing diabetes or heart disease later in life, according to a new study.
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  Sitting for long periods increases risk of disease and early death, regardless of exercise

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • January 19, 2015
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  The amount of time a person sits during the day is associated with a higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and death, regardless of regular exercise, according to a review study.
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  BPA and BPS (substitute for BPA) affect embryonic brain development in zebrafish: Low levels of chemicals linked to hyperactivi

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • January 13, 2015
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  Bisphenol A, known as BPA, is produced in massive quantities around the world for use in consumer products, including household plastics. In response to public concerns, many manufacturers have replaced BPA with a chemical called bisphenol S (BPS), which...  moreBisphenol A, known as BPA, is produced in massive quantities around the world for use in consumer products, including household plastics. In response to public concerns, many manufacturers have replaced BPA with a chemical called bisphenol S (BPS), which is often labeled as "BPA-free" and presumed to be safer by consumers. Scientists have provided evidence that both BPA and BPS cause alterations in brain development leading to hyperactivity in zebrafish.  
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  Innovation of 2015

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • January 7, 2015
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  Over the last decade, mobility has become an important aspect of our lives. We carry our electronics almost everywhere we go to places like coffee shops, and bookstores. Accommodation is not always so welcoming as far as finding a table, or a desk to...  moreOver the last decade, mobility has become an important aspect of our lives. We carry our electronics almost everywhere we go to places like coffee shops, and bookstores. Accommodation is not always so welcoming as far as finding a table, or a desk to use. The reason is that our work desk has not yet evolved to a point where it is truly portable.  
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  Significant link between daily physical activity, vascular health

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • December 31, 2014
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  As millions of Americans resolve to live healthier lives in 2015, research shows just how important diligent daily physical activity is. The researchers found that reducing daily physical activity for even a few days leads to decreases in the function of...  moreAs millions of Americans resolve to live healthier lives in 2015, research shows just how important diligent daily physical activity is. The researchers found that reducing daily physical activity for even a few days leads to decreases in the function of the inner lining of blood vessels in the legs of young, healthy subjects causing vascular dysfunction that can have prolonged effects.  
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  Two experimental DNA vaccines to prevent Ebola virus and the closely relate

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • December 26, 2014
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  Two experimental DNA vaccines to prevent Ebola virus and the closely related Marburg virus are safe, and generated a similar immune response in healthy Ugandan adults as reported in healthy US adults earlier this year. The findings are from the first...  moreTwo experimental DNA vaccines to prevent Ebola virus and the closely related Marburg virus are safe, and generated a similar immune response in healthy Ugandan adults as reported in healthy US adults earlier this year. The findings are from the first trial of filovirus vaccines in Africa.  
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  Real-time Volume Imaging of Hearts

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • December 21, 2014
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  A new developed technology ultrasound system from Siemens enables doctors to carry out heart examinations through the esophagus for the first time.
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  Lost memories might be able to be restored

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • December 20, 2014
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  New research indicates that lost memories can be restored. The findings offer some hope for patients in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.
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  A 'GPS' for molecules

  • Posted by Milton Bertrand
  • December 19, 2014
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  In everyday life, the global positioning system can be employed to reliably determine the momentary location of one en route to the desired destination. Scientists have now developed a molecular 'GPS' with which the whereabouts of metal ions in enzymes...  moreIn everyday life, the global positioning system can be employed to reliably determine the momentary location of one en route to the desired destination. Scientists have now developed a molecular 'GPS' with which the whereabouts of metal ions in enzymes can be reliably determined. Such ions play important roles in all corners of metabolism and synthesis for biological products.